Backyard Aquaponics
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we are in the process of setting up our first system. We are planning on putting fish in a 1000lt tank, and using 2 1000lt tanks sawn in half for grow beds. We are debating using another 1000lt tank as a sump, but i think if we are going to have that sort of space we should put fish in it and use a smaller sump. The guy at the plumbing place in town recommended a neptune eco 3000 for a pump. Does anyone have any comments about the suitablity of the pump? it is $400, and these are its stats...

Dimensions: 245x130x140mm

Power consumption: 40W

Max flow Rate (l/min): 50

Max flow rate (l/h): 3000

Max Head hegiht (m): 3.2

Connection: 1"

Cable Length: 10m

Guarantee: 5 Years

Cheryl

Price

are you asking what is the price, or saying the price is too much? we were quoted $400. Another pump guy recommended a ClearPond Infinity 2800 for $249.

Cheryl

Sorry speed reading again $400 is to much theres better and cheaper around

check out ebay, $400 sounds alot for what your getting

i have a pondmate pm18000p 18000 lts per hr, 6m head, 250w it cost $350 . It has been running for 6mths no worries. It is great to have a high volume supply for additions or run it back to the ft for airation. Go bigger you wont regret it. Its a hobbie so go ahead and spend up, pimp your pump.

My advice is don't skimp on the sump tank size since it makes adding to the system easier later if you already have an oversize sump.